Cucumber Millet Bean Salad With Feta Food

GREEK MILLET SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the millet in the vegetable broth and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Take pot off the heat pot a lid on and let cool.
• Slice or dice the vegetables (cucumber, tomatoe, and peppers)and put into a salad bowl.
• Carefully fold in the cooled millet.
• Crumble the feta cheese over top.
• Whisk the remaining ingredients for the dressing and pour over the salad.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND MINT

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine peas, beans, mint, red and yellow peppers, garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano and feta.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.
• Let the salad stand for 30 minutes.
• Toss gently before serving.

BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked beans, cucumber, feta, cilantro, scallions, oil, and lime juice in a large bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss well to combine. Top with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain and rinse rice under cold water.
• In a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil, and parsley; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl add the juice of the lemon (discarding any seeds), vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
• Pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

BLACK BEAN AND MILLET SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the millet in 2 cups of water until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. adding more hot water if needed. Fluff with fork and allow to steam and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine millet, black beans, tomatoes, pepper, cucumber and onion.
• Mix all dressing ingredients until well blended and pour over the salad, tossing to blend.
• Cover and refrigerate until the salad is well chilled.
• Serve on lettuce leaves or stuff into pita bread or wrap in a tortilla.

CHILLED BLACK BEAN, FETA & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the black beans, corn, cucumber, cilantro, celery, and feta in a large bowl and toss until mixed evenly. Add lime juice and vinegar, stir, and taste. You may want to add more lime to taste. Add a dash of salt, pepper, and cumin, and adjust to taste.
• Chill for at least one hour before serving.

AMAZING WATERMELON GREEK SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cover the onion slices with the lime juice. The acid in the lime juice will help to mellow the onion a bit.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon, feta, olives, and onions (without the lime juice, but save the juice for the vinegrette) Set aside.
• Wisk together the reserved lime juice, olive oil and as much balsamic vinegar to suit your taste and preferences. Keep in mind there is quite a bit of flavour in the salad from the feta and olives so just 1 or 2 tbsp usually does the trick.
• Pour vinegrette over melon mixture and toss. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.